Head bevel gear, adjusting: Notes

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required 

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tools - Head Bevel Gear, Adjusting

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• Engine support adapter VW 353
• Magnetic plate VW 385/17
• Dial gauge holder VW 387
• Measuring lever, adjustable VW 388

• Ring gear adjustment device VW 521
• Dial gauge

Fig 2: Identifying Special Tools -- Head Bevel Gear, Adjusting

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A new head bevel gear adjustment is necessary if:

• Rear axle housing
• Tapered roller bearing for head bevel gear/input shaft
• Cover

or the

• Gear set

has been replaced.

List of adjustments → Adjustment overview (rear final drive)